LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – The Lincoln University (Pa.) women's soccer team earned its second draw of the season after battling Salem University to a 1-1 result Sunday evening at LU Athletics Stadium.
With the result, Lincoln moved to 0-1-2 overall, while Salem moved to 1-2-2. The official Lincoln schedule confirms the final score.
Inside the Numbers
- Lincoln outshot Salem 11-4.
- The Lions held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal.
- Lincoln earned three corner kicks while allowing only one.
- Sahida Dumbuya (Freetown, Sierra Leone) led the Lions with five shots, including three on goal.
- Jordan Allison (Baltimore, MD) scored her team-leading second goal of the season.
- Nicole Lilja (Lanham, MD) played all 90 minutes in goal and finished with two saves.
- Lincoln limited Salem to one shot during the first half.
How It Happened
Lincoln struck first in the 20th minute when
Jordan Allison (Baltimore, MD) found the back of the net to give the Lions a 1-0 advantage.
Sahida Dumbuya (Freetown, Sierra Leone) provided the assist on Allison's second goal of the season.
The Lions carried the one-goal lead into halftime after controlling much of the opening-period attack. Lincoln outshot Salem 5-1 during the first 45 minutes.
Salem responded in the 71st minute when Dayana Martinez scored the equalizer, evening the match at 1-1.
Lincoln continued to press for the go-ahead goal.
Briana Poullard (Elkton, MD) put an attempt on frame in the closing stages, but Salem goalkeeper Alissa Brixander made the save. The Lions generated another opportunity from
Jayden Sitton (Woodbridge, VA) before the final whistle but could not break the deadlock.
Up Next
Lincoln remains home to face Monroe University on Wednesday, September 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at LU Athletics Stadium.
